"Evil Dead": Directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Jane Levy, "Evil Dead" is a reboot of the original cult classic 1981 Sam Raimi film about a cabin haunted by evil spirits that torment a group of young people on vacation.

"The Purge": Directed by James DeMonaco and starring Ethan Hawke, "The Purge" chronicles the horror unleashed on the world when a 12-hour period of anarchy is sanctioned by the government due to a declaration that during that time it will decriminalize all crimes including murder and rape.

Released: June 7, 2013

Budget: $3 million

Domestic gross: $64.4 million

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"The Conjuring": Directed by James Wan and starring Vera Farmiga, "The Conjuring," which chronicles the terrifying adventures of a couple of paranormal investigators, was the biggest earner of the bunch and one of the summer's true sensations.

Released: July 19, 2013

Budget: $20 million

Domestic gross: $135.4 million

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"You're Next": Directed by Adam Wingard and starring Sharni Vinson, "You're Next" is about a shocking home invasion that leaves most of a large family dead.

"The Conjuring" looks to cast a spell over audiences this weekend, with our own box-office reporter Amy Kaufman estimating the film with a $20-million budget may open to more than $30 million in ticket sales. It joins other recent return-on-investment horror titles from this year such as "Mama"...